- aespa's Highly Anticipated Comeback: New Look and Mini-Album 'MY WORLD' 목차
K-pop group aespa is set to make a sensational comeback after a 10-month hiatus, releasing their third mini-album, 'MY WORLD', on May 8th. The new album comes almost a year after the release of their second mini-album, 'Girls', in July last year.
Since their debut in 2020, aespa has captivated fans with their unique concept and solid worldview, from their debut song 'Black Mamba' to 'Next Level', 'Savage', and 'Girls'. The group has recently declared a departure from their previous 'wilderness' theme and an entrance into the 'real world' (reality) with their upcoming album.
The new album 'MY WORLD' marks the beginning of season 2 of the SM Culture Universe (SMCU) aespa worldview. On May 2nd, the group pre-released a new song, 'Welcome To My World', which signifies an invitation for their fans, known as Navis, to join them in their new journey in the real world, as well as in aespa's own music world.
Their title song 'Spicy' will be released on May 8th, promising a fresh atmosphere and showcasing the group's free-spirited charm. The song is a dance genre track featuring strong synth bass sounds and dynamic beats. In addition, the new album will include some previously unreleased songs, such as 'Salt and Sweet' and 'I'm Unhappy', raising fans' anticipation even further.
With the upcoming release of 'MY WORLD', aespa has already achieved 1.52 million pre-orders (as of April 24), signaling a potential new record and the possibility of 2 consecutive million sellers, following 'Girls'.
An SM Entertainment official told, "As much as aespa came from the wilderness to the real world, there are changes in music and concept. They will show different aspects of music that fit the new real world and the expanded worldview."
Fans are eager to see how aespa's new music and concept will unfold with their latest album, 'MY WORLD'.